Lobbying
Professors, University Decry 'Devastating' Trump Budget Proposal
A University spokesperson harshly condemned President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 budget as “devastating” and “unprecedented” Monday.
Med School Professors Worried About Federal Budget
As Congress begins formulating a new budget, some professors and researchers at Harvard Medical School are concerned about potential cuts in federal funding.
Faust Met with Paul Ryan, Other Legislators on D.C. Trip
University President Drew G. Faust met with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other members of Congress on a trip to Washington, D.C. last week.
Sharpening Critiques of Trump's Policies, Faust Talks Federal Policy at Bloomberg Event
University President Drew G. Faust traveled to Washington D.C. Monday for the second time this year, promising at a media roundtable to continue lobbying lawmakers on Harvard’s key policy priorities under the Trump administration.
In Second Meeting, GSAS Action Network Plans Advocacy Events
The GSAS Action Network, a graduate student advocacy group, will attend public meetings with members of Congress to discuss labor and environmental policies in the coming weeks, the group decided Monday.
News Analysis: In the Age of Trump, Faust Treads Cautiously
As Faust has taken a more active approach to national politics, her position as president of one of the most renowned universities in the world has both limited and enabled her ability to push for change.
Harvard Spent Over Half a Million Dollars Lobbying Congress in 2016
Harvard spent over half a million dollars lobbying the federal government in 2016, a number that has held relatively steady for the past five years.
HLS Groups Blast Harvard for Contract Stalemate with its Dining Workers
15 student groups from Harvard Law School issued a statement on their website reproaching Harvard’s bargaining record with its dining service workers, characterizing the ongoing stalemate in HUDS’ most recent round of contract talks as a class and racial justice “struggle.”
Harvard Spent $540,000 Lobbying Washington in 2015
Harvard spent about $540,000 lobbying for increased federal research funding, financial aid simplification, and immigration reform in 2015.
In Washington, Faust Advocates Climate Change Research
Faust emphasized the role that universities can have in combatting climate change and lobbied for increased federal funding for research.
At UC Meeting, Students Discuss Accessibility
Harvard Undergraduate Council President Ava Nasrollahzadeh '16 and Vice President Dhruv P. Goyal '16 speak with Kunho Kim '17 and Brad I. Riew '17 about accessibility at Harvard. Other topics discussed at the meeting include the Student Athlete Association's upcoming event HESPY, the launch of the Omni Beta app, and how to promote more inclusive social spaces in general.
Faust Letter Cautions Against Proposed Cuts for DACA
University President G. Faust wrote a letter to the Massachusetts House delegation critiquing an amendment that would roll back a key Obama administration immigration initiative.
